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From the employer's careers site First seen 7 Nov 2026

Senior Theatre Practitioner Scrub – Orthopaedics/Spinal

Bupa London On-site senior full-time

Salary

£46,195- £54,700 per annum

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Description

Join Bupa Cromwell Hospital as a Senior Theatre Practitioner Scrub – Orthopaedics/Spinal and receive a competitive salary of £46,195- £54,700 per annum, plus fantastic benefits.

As a Senior Theatre Practitioner, you will provide skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting in the positioning and preparation of patients as directed by the surgical team
  • Ensuring specimens are correctly labelled and dispatched to the laboratory
  • Controlling cross-infection by observing departmental policies
  • Participating in induction and orientation programmes for new staff
  • Assisting team leaders in the Personal Development Plans of junior staff
  • Preparing patients for clinical/operative procedures
  • Providing assistance in clinical/operative procedures
  • Providing immediate post-operative care
  • Providing initial emergency care as required
  • Taking charge of the clinical area in the absence of an advanced practitioner
  • Ensuring all equipment is checked prior to use and reporting any faults
  • Participating fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information, and supporting colleagues

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • RN – 1ST level Registration Adult and/or Children
  • HCPC OR NMC registered
  • Diploma or Degree in Health Care Studies
  • ODP Level 3 NVQ
  • ODA 752

As a Scrub Nurse, you will be eligible for a range of benefits, including:

  • Payment of professional registration fees
  • Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service
  • Enhanced pension and life insurance
  • Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work
  • Discounted access to online gym sessions
  • Annual performance-based bonus
  • Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
  • Option to join dental insurance scheme at a discounted rate
  • Access to our Digital GP platform on your mobile
  • Emotional wellbeing support
  • Access to family mental health line
  • Financial wellbeing channels
  • Support for carers

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Skills

Required

  • RN
  • HCPC
  • NMC
  • Diploma or Degree in Health Care Studies
  • ODP Level 3 NVQ
  • ODA 752
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